1 Corinthians 16:2. When giving, God is looking to us to give voluntarily and on a regular basis. By us giving in alms and offerings we are showing God that we put Him above material things. By us giving regularly, we are showing God that we put Him above all things all the time. Just as with a marriage, we must maintain the marriage relationship everyday to have a good marriage. We cannot commit adultery on Saturdays and expect to maintain a good marriage relationship the rest of the week. Our relationship with God is the same thing.